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  India set to make 6 airbags minimum in passenger cars – should Malaysia do the same to improve safety?

  25 April 2022 / 24 comments

  India’s road transport ministry is insistent on making six airbags the bare minimum for passenger vehicles despite the resistance from automakers, which claim that the move will drive up the cost of vehicles, Reuters reports. […]

   

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  2022 Chery Tiggo 8 Pro launching in Malaysia soon – 1.6 TGDI with 197 PS, 290 Nm, 7DCT; seven-seater SUV

  25 April 2022 / 22 comments

  Chery Malaysia is gearing up for another big launch, this time being the Tiggo 8 Pro. The seven-seater SUV has been rumoured to be part of the automaker’s new line-up as it returns to the […]

   

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  Lorry with faulty brakes ploughs through five cars near Menora tunnel on PLUS – stricter inspection required

  25 April 2022 / 29 comments

  The dangers of driving on public roads are aplenty, but few come close to being as frightening as seeing a big truck approaching your rear-view mirror at speed, and not stopping. It has happened countless […]

   

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  2022 Porsche Cayman GT4 RS reviewed in Portugal

  23 April 2022 / 2 comments

  Sitting at the very top of the Porsche Cayman range is the new GT4 RS, the most hardcore version of the mid-engined sports car ever made. This one has been a long time coming – […]

   

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  Locally-designed Proton X50 widebody kit available for purchase – perfect fitment, no drilling, from RM4,500

  22 April 2022 / 17 comments

  One of Malaysia’s most popular Proton X50 makes a splashing return with a brand new set of widebody kit. This time, it’s not just a bespoke kit made for Lee’s car, but one that you […]

   

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  BMW, McLaren to co-develop new fully electric sports car platform – both firms close to signing agreement

  22 April 2022 / 0 comments

  The BMW Group and McLaren are reportedly in talks to jointly develop a brand new platform for fully electric sports cars. According to Automobilwoche, the two companies have already signed a memorandum of understanding on […]

   

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  Toyota GR Yaris to get brand new 8-speed sports auto

  21 April 2022 / 7 comments

  Those who have been eyeing the Toyota GR Yaris but are put off by the fact that it’s only available with a stick, fret not. Toyota is accelerating the development of a brand new eight-speed […]

   

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  Fast X: Vin Diesel announces Fast & Furious 10 title – grand finale split into two parts, first one airs May 2023

  21 April 2022 / 4 comments

  Mark Sinclair, known professionally as Vin Diesel, has taken to his Instagram account to share the official title for the latest Fast instalment – Fast X. Production for the 11th Fast film – set to […]

   

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  2022 Yamaha 135LC Fi V8 review in Malaysia – RM7.8k

  21 April 2022 / 3 comments

  Thinking of getting yourself a new city slicker? How about Yamaha’s latest motorcycle, the 135LC Fi V8? It’s available in two flavours – the base 135LC Fi, which is officially sold for RM7,798, and the […]

   

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  2022 Aznom Palladium – Ram-based super limo now with 6.4L biturbo V8, 862 PS, 1,050 Nm, 0-100 in 4 sec!

  18 April 2022 / 4 comments

  Remember the Aznom Palladium from 2020? It’s an Italian-made hyper luxury limousine that is built on the bones of the Ram 1500 Limited pick-up truck, but that’s pretty much where the similarities end. You see, […]

   

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  2022 Lexus LX flagship SUV launched in Australia – LX 500d, LX 600, ultra luxe 4-seater on offer; from RM466k

  18 April 2022 / 2 comments

  The big daddy Lexus LX, unveiled globally for the first time in October 2021, has officially gone on sale in Australia. The fourth-generation J310 model is available in five flavours, and can be had either […]

   

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  BMW: Don’t be too dependent on EVs, ICE still has life

  18 April 2022 / 9 comments

  Many automakers are currently aboard the hype train that is electric vehicles, but BMW CEO Oliver Zipse has warned against becoming too dependent on EVs in selected markets. He told Reuters there was still a […]

   

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  Peugeot 208 Sedan: would it be a good Vios/City rival?

  18 April 2022 / 17 comments

  Anyone here with fond memories of the Peugeot 207 Sedan? If that’s you, then this one might tickle your fancy. Say hello to Theophilus Chin’s latest creation, the Peugeot 208 Sedan. Needless to say, this […]

   

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  Global semiconductor crisis could last until 2024 – VW

  18 April 2022 / 4 comments

  Tired of reduced features and extended wait lists for a brand new car? Well, that is likely not going away until 2024, no thanks to the global semiconductor shortage, a Volkswagen Group executive told Automotive […]

   

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  2022 BMW iX review in Malaysia – priced from RM352k

  15 April 2022 / 16 comments

  At long last, we have finally gotten our hands on a review unit of the BMW iX. The fully electric SUV is Munich’s latest and greatest, and can be had in this entry-level xDrive40 or […]

   

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